Celebrate Independence Day in Sharon on July 3rd

Wednesday

Jul 3, 2013 at 12:01 AMJul 3, 2013 at 3:13 AM

The Friends of the Fourth Committee is planning an Independence Day Celebration for July 3rd at Memorial Park Beach (rain date is July 7).

The Bicycle and Doll Carriage Parade will begin the festivities on July 3. The parade lineup is at 3:45 p.m. at the Memorial Park Beach boat launch area. The parade will begin at 4 p.m. and proceed to the bandstand. Everyone will receive recognition.

Advocate Staff

The Friends of the Fourth Committee is planning an Independence Day Celebration for July 3rd at Memorial Park Beach (rain date is July 7).

The Bicycle and Doll Carriage Parade will begin the festivities on July 3. The parade lineup is at 3:45 p.m. at the Memorial Park Beach boat launch area. The parade will begin at 4 p.m. and proceed to the bandstand. Everyone will receive recognition.

This year, in addition to social organizations serving food, Boston’s best food trucks will come to Sharon.

Each food truck will have a different menu. Taking part will be The Chubby Chickpea (middle eastern), The Dining Car (American Fare), Boston’s Baddest Burger, Captain Marden’s Cod Squad, Giovanni’s Italian Ice, and The Cookie Monstah.

There will be clowns, rock climbing, pony rides and a petting zoo. Sharon’s own Dreds Sox will provide the music from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The pie-eating contest is on! It will take place near the bandstand at 8 p.m. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. The winner receives a cash prize.

Fireworks, provided by Atlas Pyro Vision Productions, Inc., are scheduled to go off at 9:30 p.m.

Parking is available at Deborah Sampson Park, Sharon High School and Dr. Walter Griffin Playground.

Limited parking for the handicapped is available on a “first-come, first-served basis” until 8:15 p.m. and is available on Beach Street only. Entry is at Pond Street only. No one will be allowed to leave these spaces at the conclusion of the fireworks until the area is cleared of pedestrian traffic.

There will be no parking in the Memorial Park Beach area due to safety concerns. The public boat launching area will be closed. No boating is allowed on the lake for the entire day. Pedestrian access to the lakefront area will be through the main gate and the Gunhouse Street entrance only.

Donations are still greatly needed. Any size donation is appreciated and can be sent to Friends of the Fourth, 266 Massapoag Ave., Sharon.

This year you can also make a donation via Paypal or credit card at www.sharonjuly4.org. Volunteers are always welcome. If interested, call 781-784-8622.

For more information about the activities of the day, go to sharonjuly4.org.